Summary

In this chapter, we explored the help system built into PowerShell. We took a brief look at syntax, examples, and parameters. We also looked at how help content may be moved between computers.

Command naming and discovery introduced how we might use the verb-noun pairing to discover commands that can be used. Aliases were introduced briefly.

Parameters and parameter sets were explored as well as different types of parameters.

Finally, we looked at providers and how they are used.

In Chapter 3, Modules and Snap-Ins, we will explore modules and snap-ins.